Anyone else hear a humming sound
09-23-2005 | 09:24 AM
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Just had my PS2's fitted this afternoon. 275/30 @ rear & 245/35 @ front.
The ride is great. Much better than the 18" Dunlop runflats.
I just have one concern...
At low speeds 20 to 70km/hr I can hear a low humming/whining sound. This dissappears at higher speed.
Could this be because the tyres are not worn in yet?
I know there are a lot of you out there with the same tyres, so any info that will help me to not have a sleepless night tonight will be appreciated.
Thanks
edit - I did check the tyre pressures. They are correct.
The ride is great. Much better than the 18" Dunlop runflats.
I just have one concern...
At low speeds 20 to 70km/hr I can hear a low humming/whining sound. This dissappears at higher speed.
Could this be because the tyres are not worn in yet?
I know there are a lot of you out there with the same tyres, so any info that will help me to not have a sleepless night tonight will be appreciated.
Thanks
edit - I did check the tyre pressures. They are correct.
09-23-2005 | 09:46 AM
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You shure the wheels are on properly with the correct bolts ?
You not using your spacers anymore ?
Check the tires are correctly on the wheels, they are marked OUTSIDE on the one side
Maybe you just need to go for a nice long drive
You not using your spacers anymore ?
Check the tires are correctly on the wheels, they are marked OUTSIDE on the one side
Maybe you just need to go for a nice long drive
09-23-2005 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by E60Speed' date='Sep 23 2005, 07:46 PM
You shure the wheels are on properly with the correct bolts ?
You not using your spacers anymore ?
Check the tires are correctly on the wheels, they are marked OUTSIDE? on the one side
Maybe you just need to go for a nice long drive
You not using your spacers anymore ?
Check the tires are correctly on the wheels, they are marked OUTSIDE? on the one side
Maybe you just need to go for a nice long drive
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Yes bolts ok, spacers still on, & wheels right way round.
09-23-2005 | 09:57 AM
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Please test them without the spacers, remember you are now running a wider wheel at the back than you used to and it may be touching something slightly
A quick drive without the spacers and the correct bolts for without spacers should confirm
A quick drive without the spacers and the correct bolts for without spacers should confirm
09-23-2005 | 10:32 AM
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Now that the traffic should be better, I am going to do a quick freeway run.
Originally Posted by E60Speed' date='Sep 23 2005, 07:57 PM
Please test them without the spacers, remember you are now running a wider wheel at the back than you used to and it may be touching something slightly
A quick drive without the spacers and the correct bolts for without spacers should confirm
A quick drive without the spacers and the correct bolts for without spacers should confirm
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09-23-2005 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' date='Sep 23 2005, 01:32 PM
Now that the traffic should be better, I am going to do a quick freeway run.
[quote name='E60Speed' date='Sep 23 2005, 07:57 PM']Please test them without the spacers, remember you are now running a wider wheel at the back than you used to and it may be touching something slightly
A quick drive without the spacers and the correct bolts for without spacers should confirm
[quote name='E60Speed' date='Sep 23 2005, 07:57 PM']Please test them without the spacers, remember you are now running a wider wheel at the back than you used to and it may be touching something slightly
A quick drive without the spacers and the correct bolts for without spacers should confirm
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[/quote]With or without spacers ?
09-23-2005 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' date='Sep 23 2005, 10:24 AM
Just had my PS2's fitted this afternoon. 275/30 @ rear & 245/35 @ front.
The ride is great. Much better than the 18" Dunlop runflats.
I just have one concern...
At low speeds 20 to 70km/hr I can hear a low humming/whining sound. This dissappears at higher speed.
Could this be because the tyres are not worn in yet?
I know there are a lot of you out there with the same tyres, so any info that will help me to not have a sleepless night tonight will be appreciated.
Thanks
edit - I did check the tyre pressures. They are correct.
The ride is great. Much better than the 18" Dunlop runflats.
I just have one concern...
At low speeds 20 to 70km/hr I can hear a low humming/whining sound. This dissappears at higher speed.
Could this be because the tyres are not worn in yet?
I know there are a lot of you out there with the same tyres, so any info that will help me to not have a sleepless night tonight will be appreciated.
Thanks
edit - I did check the tyre pressures. They are correct.
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Spacers should not cause this problem (although they may cause other issues though ...)
09-23-2005 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit' date='Sep 23 2005, 04:58 PM
[quote name='BMW#5' date='Sep 23 2005, 10:24 AM']Just had my PS2's fitted this afternoon. 275/30 @ rear & 245/35 @ front.
The ride is great. Much better than the 18" Dunlop runflats.
I just have one concern...
At low speeds 20 to 70km/hr I can hear a low humming/whining sound. This dissappears at higher speed.
Could this be because the tyres are not worn in yet?
I know there are a lot of you out there with the same tyres, so any info that will help me to not have a sleepless night tonight will be appreciated.
Thanks
edit - I did check the tyre pressures. They are correct.
The ride is great. Much better than the 18" Dunlop runflats.
I just have one concern...
At low speeds 20 to 70km/hr I can hear a low humming/whining sound. This dissappears at higher speed.
Could this be because the tyres are not worn in yet?
I know there are a lot of you out there with the same tyres, so any info that will help me to not have a sleepless night tonight will be appreciated.
Thanks
edit - I did check the tyre pressures. They are correct.
[snapback]174098[/snapback]
Spacers should not cause this problem (although they may cause other issues though ...)
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[/quote]He did go from a 8,5J rim to a 9.5J rim ( its not just new tires but new 19" wheels )
Im thinking with the spacer he may be rubbing somewhere.
Ive seen this before on other cars where the spacers are too big for the particu;ar wheel
09-23-2005 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by E60Speed' date='Sep 23 2005, 03:10 PM
[quote name='ipse dixit' date='Sep 23 2005, 04:58 PM'][quote name='BMW#5' date='Sep 23 2005, 10:24 AM']Just had my PS2's fitted this afternoon. 275/30 @ rear & 245/35 @ front.
The ride is great. Much better than the 18" Dunlop runflats.
I just have one concern...
At low speeds 20 to 70km/hr I can hear a low humming/whining sound. This dissappears at higher speed.
Could this be because the tyres are not worn in yet?
I know there are a lot of you out there with the same tyres, so any info that will help me to not have a sleepless night tonight will be appreciated.
Thanks
edit - I did check the tyre pressures. They are correct.
The ride is great. Much better than the 18" Dunlop runflats.
I just have one concern...
At low speeds 20 to 70km/hr I can hear a low humming/whining sound. This dissappears at higher speed.
Could this be because the tyres are not worn in yet?
I know there are a lot of you out there with the same tyres, so any info that will help me to not have a sleepless night tonight will be appreciated.
Thanks
edit - I did check the tyre pressures. They are correct.
[snapback]174098[/snapback]
Spacers should not cause this problem (although they may cause other issues though ...)
[snapback]174228[/snapback]
[/quote]He did go from a 8,5J rim to a 9.5J rim ( its not just new tires but new 19" wheels )
Im thinking with the spacer he may be rubbing somewhere.
Ive seen this before on other cars where the spacers are too big for the particu;ar wheel
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[/quote]Hmm, if there was rubbing from the spacers I would imagine the shimmy-ing sound would actually increase at higher speeds (and not be present only at low speeds).
Just a thought.
